US Bridges

FSR 282 over Valentine Branch

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080602000002252

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2001 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 282 over Valentine Branch is a concrete slab carrying FSR 282 over Valentine Branch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFSR 282
CrossesValentine Branch
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 282
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.24302, -92.67724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2001)
Projected traffic225 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 282 over Valentine Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 282 over Valentine Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FSR 282 over Valentine Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FSR 282 over Valentine Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 282 over Valentine Branch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.